Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 18, 2022.
Bone marrow suppression with carboplatin is dose-related and may be severe, resulting in infection and/or bleeding. Anemia may be cumulative and may require transfusion support. Vomiting is another frequent drug-related side effect. Anaphylactic-like reactions to carboplatin have been reported and may occur within minutes of carboplatin administration .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Paraplatin
- Paraplatin NovaPlus
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antineoplastic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Platinum Coordination Complex
Uses for carboplatin
Carboplatin belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used to treat cancer of the ovaries. It may also be used to treat other kinds of cancer, as determined by your doctor.
Carboplatin interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which eventually are destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by carboplatin, other effects also will occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur until months or years after the medicine is used.
Before you begin treatment with carboplatin, you and your doctor should talk about the good carboplatin will do as well as the risks of using it.
Carboplatin is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.
Before using carboplatin
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For carboplatin, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to carboplatin or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
